It was another packed event at the Long Beach City College Gym for the fourth Long Beach Fight Night. Thomas Kenney headlined the event for the second time, and didn’t disappoint. The crowd was entertained, as most of the fights didn’t go to the distance.

The ring girls flexing

Anthony Appello vs. Many ‘Bam Bam’ Lara

Lara dominated from this fight from the start. As the bell rang, Lara took Appello down and started grounding and pounding. Appello tried to get out, but couldn’t mount any offense on the ground and tapped due to strikes.

Winner: Many ‘Bam Bam’ Lara

Darby “The Edge” Faulkner vs Scott “The Sza” Brommage

Brommage’s striking was too much for Faulkner. Brommage peppered Faulkner with jabs and leg kicks in the first round. In the second round, Brommage threw heavy punches and knocked down Faulkner. Brommage continued the barrage of punches until the referee stepped in.

This was a ground war with plenty of reversals and submission attempts. Juan Rivas looked a bit stronger and took the initiative with the takedowns. Patlan countered and went for a couple of takedowns himself. This went on for three rounds, and Rivas got the decision. Very close fight.

Winner: Juan Rivas

Fabian “Wolverine” Diaz vs. Sgt. Vince Ortiz – USMC

Both men came out aggressive and Fabian accidentally kneed Ortiz in the groin. Once the fight restarted, Ortiz took Diaz down and sank a rear naked choke.

Winner: Sgt. Vince Ortiz

Lamar “Monster” Jiles vs Keneti “Monsta” Faagata

Jiles went for an early takedown and put Faagata on the mat. Jiles got a full mount and threw heavy punches and elbows. With a couple of seconds left in the first round, the ref stopped the fight due to strikes.

Winner: Lamar “Monster” Jiles

Fernando Bettega vs. John “VooDoo” Walsh

Walsh got the takedown as both fighters were throwing strikes. Bettega swept Walsh from the top position and got into a full mount. Bettega finished off Walsh with a guillotine.

Winner: Fernando Bettega

Darrell “The Mongoose” Montague vs. Maurice “Syko” Eazel

This was no doubt the fight of the night. Eazel went for hard slams early in the fight, only to be slammed by Montague a couple of time later on. Both men were also trading punches with Montague cotrolling the stand up war. Montague hit Eazel with a couple of flying knees. Eazel was wobbly going into the second round. Montague finished off Eazel with another flying knee in the third round.

Winner: Darrell “The Mongoose” Montague

Scott Rose vs. Tarec Saffiedine

This was a really short fight. Saffiedine scored a takedown and got Rose in an arm triangle.

Winner: Tarec Sacffiedine

Eric Meaders vs. Thomas Kenney

Kenney went for a takedown right away. Meaders stuffed it a couple of times before finally getting taken down. Kenney tried several close submission attempts but Meaders wormed his way out. In the stand up, Kenney’s boxing was put to good use and tagged Meaders a couple of times. Meaders wouldn’t give up and the fight went to the judges. Kenney got the decision.Winner: Thomas Kenney

Once again, Long Beach Fight Night, delivered with great production value and entertaining fights.